Today has been very hot, sunny and humid - about 30°C. We decided ‘to get to know’ the public transport system so we bought our week’s transport ticket for use on the water ferries, buses and trains, which is great value. We have included pictures of the city and a couple of other ‘well known’ features! Our first journey was on the water ferry up the Parramatta River to the 2000 Olympic park-this involved going under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and by the Opera House. After a short bus ride to the Olympic Village it appeared to be very quiet, but having had a chat at the visitor centre, they explained the layout of the village for the Olympics and the current usage of the site – several million people a year still attending national sporting and other events. They were remarkably upbeat about London 2012!! We have included a picture of a statue which we thought captured the ethos of the Village.
On our return to Darling Harbour we visited China Town which was bustling with people. We had a Chinese meal in a street cafe and then walked through the rest of China Town back to the hotel.
Tomorrow we have booked a coach trip to the Blue Mountains – forecast 32°C.
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